Modern World History This course offers a euro-centric version of world history, from 1500 to the present day. Entrance survey. Information Course Forms.

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SOL Test Prep: End-of-semester review materials, including released tests, the World History II curriculum framework and plenty of files for review.
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World History will focus on the world’s history, governments, economies, geography and cultures. We will explore everything from the first humans who were hunter-gathers to the War on Terrorism. This class is designed to give students insight and preparation for college level world history courses and optional enrollment to take the AP World.
The paper assignment will be a minimum of 4 pages (2,000 words) and a citation page. In those pages you must explain and compare an event in history and how that event is similar to another unrelated event. There is an aphorism often attributed to Mark Twain.
Resources- This page contains resources to help you through the course Units in World History - These pages contain resources specific to the units in the course. The individual Unit pages found here have assignments, helpful resources, and other material for the units.

Master Teacher: Douglas Favelo, PhD
Duration: Yearlong course offered in fall/spring (34 weeks).
Suggested High School Credit Value: 1 credit.
Suggested Grade Level: 10th grade level and up.
Tuition: $599 for HSLDA Members/$724 for non-members.

Description: AP^® World History: Modern will cover the history of the world from 1200 AD to the present day. In AP^® World History: Modern, students expand their knowledge of the people, events, and ideas that have shaped our world, and consider them from a Biblical perspective. Students don't just memorize facts—they also develop thinking skills and practice historical analysis.

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Live Online Class Session Schedule

Dates: August 24, 2020 - April 30, 2021

Class Section	Weekly Meeting Time	Instructors
Section 1: Closed	Tuesdays, 12:30–2:00 p.m. Eastern
Section 2: Closed	Mondays, 6:30–8:00 p.m. Eastern
Additional class times will be added as they become available for registration. Please note: all class times are subject to the availability of each individual instructor. See this page for more information. If you have questions, please call 540-338-8290 or email academy@hslda.org.

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What topics will I learn about in World History: Modern?
World History: Modern is designed not only to introduce students to the modern era of world history, but also to help them evaluate the people, events, and ideas of world history from a biblical worldview. This course will cover the history of the world from 1200 AD to the present day.
As they examine the history of the modern era, students will refine their analytical abilities and critical thinking skills in order to understand historical and geographical context, make comparisons across cultures, use documents and other primary sources, and recognize and discuss different interpretations and historical frameworks.
Students successfully completing this course will be able to:
- Know important facts, concepts, and theories pertaining to modern world history and give a biblical-worldview analysis of those facts, concepts, and theories.
- Place important historical events, individuals, and movements in chronological order.
- Analyze and interpret basic data relevant to modern world history.
- Understand the interaction between the environment and the development of human societies and cultures in the modern era.
- Analyze the similarities and differences between peoples and cultures of the modern world.
- Trace the development of nations, cultures, and empires.
- Biblically understand the impact of the major world religions on the modern era.
- Understand the importance of trade networks, empires, exploration, industrialization, revolution, and globalization during the progression of the modern era.

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AP^®World History: Modern is a rigorous, college-level course. The College Board recommends this course and corresponding AP^®exam for advanced 10th grade students and up.
We estimate that the course workload will take 10+ hours per week.
During a typical week in this course, students will complete the following coursework:
- 60–90 minutes of live class instruction
- Lecture video (~ 30 minutes per week)
- 1 chapter textbook reading
- Primary source reading
- Discussion forum post and reply
Throughout the year, students will also complete the following tasks:
- Handwritten AP essay practice every 5–6 weeks
- Unit exam every 4–5 weeks

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The AP^®World History: Modern Booklist is now available. In the official booklist, you will find information about the editions, book descriptions, and ISBN numbers.
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